All Industry News articles – Page 117
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ArticlePandemic speeds digitalisation of transport planning
Cloud-based transport software firm Simacan has joined forces with eCMR platform TransFollow to offer combined information about shipments alongside updates about status and arrival times.The partnership will involve Simacan integrating the TransFollow eCMR into its software and Simacan’s smart estimated times of arrival will become visible on TransFollow’s platform.The move ...
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ArticleSmart freight system to avoid Brexit border chaos "won't be ready in time", government warned
Robust testing among hauliers of software to avoid long queues and checks at the border before the end of the Brexit transition period is looking increasingly remote, freight groups have warned.With just over 100 days until the country cuts its ties with the EU, the industry is becoming increasingly concerned ...
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ArticleFORS fleets reveal biggest fears
Software and risk management company FleetCheck has designed a series of factsheets for FORS companies after conducting research among members that revealed common areas of concern.The six information sheets, entitled Driver Engagement; Managing Compliance; Automated Fuel Reporting; Common Challenges; FORS Tools and Five Common Mistakes, are designed to give fleet ...
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ArticleConcerns raised over plan to ban pavement parking
Government plans to ban parking on pavements across England must not be at the expense of freight deliveries, according to Logistics UK.A consultation into proposals that could give councils greater powers to ban parking on pavements and fine drivers was launched this week after a review found the practice disproportionately ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Join Mercedes-Benz in the virtual world
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK is showcasing its market-leading products and services at the Commercial Motor Show 2020.The jewel in the crown for Mercedes-Benz Trucks is the new Actros. Show attendees can find out why the truck was crowned International Truck of the Year 2020, and learn about its pioneering innovations, including ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Keeping drivers safe with intelligent camera technology
Attendees at the CM Show can see first-hand how Lytx machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered solutions help equip fleet managers with the tools to proactively tackle some of the toughest problems facing their drivers today, such as distracted driving.Damian Penney, vice president of Lytx Europe, said: ‘‘We’re delighted to participate ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: TRP looks the part and takes centre stage
TRP, the UK’s largest all-makes truck-and-trailer parts brand, supported by DAF Trucks, is to receive its own dedicated presence at the Commercial Motor Show. Details of DAF genuine parts will be available on DAF Trucks’ main stand at the show.With TRP experts on-hand to describe the TRP brand, show-attendees will ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Electric cargo vehicles offer clean last-mile solution
E-Cargo Vehicles are pleased to announce their product availability into the UK logistic sector.We fully understand the world of logistics are changing . The last mile delivery brings with it its own challenging problems. Emission levels, congestion, cost and reliability, and ever demanding client deadlines.We can offer a range of ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Sort all your AdBlue requirements in the virtual world
The Air1 team are exhibiting at their first virtual show in September, the Commercial Motor Show. With face-to-face events on hold for the foreseeable, this event is the ideal exhibition for visitors to come along and still discuss their AdBlue requirements, via video calls, and to see what Air1 has ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Come and meet the procurement experts
Given the current circumstances, it is even more important that transport operators are obtaining the best possible pricing from their suppliers for the goods and services they require.Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) are experts in procurement and have been helping UK businesses and organisations for over 25 years to ensure that ...
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ArticleDfT calls on delivery firms to pinpoint pothole hotspots
Tesco and Ocado are among a small army of companies recruited by the government to help map the road network and identify “pothole hotspots” to pinpoint where funding is needed most.In what the Department for Transport (DfT) called a “first-of-its-kind audit”, data will be collated on current potholes identified by ...
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ArticleRisk firm offers workshops post-Covid health and safety training modules
A range of e-learning training modules that advise commercial vehicle workshops on health and safety rules and regulations in light of Covid-19 has been announced by Inspire International UK.The risk management company said statistics show that half of companies expect an increase in their risk profile as more staff return ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: 'Gold standard' for digi tach downloads
Since 2005, Lisle Design has been manufacturing the Digidown range of download tools for Digital Tachographs. Digidown has become the gold standard for such products; the Lisle Design name is synonymous with excellence and reliability. This reputation is built on three key tenets: reliable products, first class customer support and ...
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ArticleThird of logistics firms need extension to furlough scheme
Nearly 11% of logistics businesses are still reporting severe or extreme disruption to their overall freight volumes in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.Feedback from a new industry panel also showed that more than a third of companies would need an extension of the coronavirus job retention scheme to 2021 in ...
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ArticleNew Goodman warehouse in Essex will service e-commerce and 3PL customers
One of the largest warehouses within the M25, offering the potential to reach 21 million consumers within two hours, has been granted planning permission.Property group Goodman said the high spec 340,000 sq ft single unit warehouse at Purfleet Commercial Park in Essex would efficiently service e-commerce, retail and third-party logistics ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Cameras designed by hauliers for hauliers
Fastview360 was born out of the haulage industry and we understand the issues that the transport industry have when it comes to accidents, drivers behaviour and safety.We have approached the development of our product with the haulier and HGVs in mind, so everything is solid, strong and very reliable. We ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: TyreWatch brings connected, real-time monitoring to fleets
TyreWatch will be ready to roll at this autumn’s Commercial Motor Show with its real-time, connected tyre management technology for fleets.The business strives to help customers run efficiently at all times, with tyre monitoring a key element in reducing fleet operation costs.TyreWatch technology combines continuous tyre monitoring, Formula One style ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: All you need to know about Direct Vision
SmartWitness will be exhibiting their full line of video telematics solutions at the virtual Commercial Motor Show including TfL Direct Vision Standard (DVS) systems, their latest line of 4G hardware platforms, and innovative cloud-based intelligence. Since 2007, the company has been a global player in the fleet video space focusing ...
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Article"Urgent action needed to stop avalanche of redundancies and insolvencies," warns head of Logistics UK
Logistics UK has warned the government it needs to act now to stimulate economic activity and restore consumer confidence amid claims the nation’s businesses are "stagnating" after two months of cautious re-opening following the pandemic.“Logistics businesses of all types are finding it increasingly difficult to remain solvent, with the end ...
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ArticleDVSA staff to get bodycams to protect them from assault
THe DVSA has announced that officers performing roadside checks and site visits are to wear body-worn cameras.Slightly larger than a credit card and usually worn on the chest, the devices record video and audio in the same way as a personal CCTV unit."We are investing in ‘bodycams’ for all frontline ...